Can someone talk to me about OCD please

[dayswithdaisy]

I am struggling at the moment and worrying if it is OCD and if so what they can actually do about it.

When I am stressed I have to clean, if dd has left a mess I have to clear it, I am hovering four times a day, clutter is stressing me out. My house is not sterile or spotless but it is tidy.

I have to check several times I have locked the door, turned the iron off, picked something up, then I still worry about it, so I will be at my parents all weekend panicking that the iron is still on, the cooker is on, the window is shut etc.
Or if I am home I will have to get up out of bed and physically check if my purse is in my coat or my keys or password book are there.

If something is on tv that catches my attention I will end up googling for hours on how the situation could affect me, how I can sort it out, what could happen. When all the Concentrix tax credits threads happened on here I made myself a bit ill with worry.

Is this OCD or am I just going mad :(

Ocd thrives on anxiety.
I believe we all have potential ocd traits but it only becomes a problem if the ocd habits are getting out of control. Its a vicious circle which needs to be broken down to control it.
Cognitive behavioural therapy can be effective in reducing the behaviour associated with ocd.
Also some medications can reduce the feelings of anxiety .
You need to take back control of your habits before it completely controls you.
I find a limit on checking helps and imagining someone watching me ( incase I look crazy )
Have you seen your gp regarding your anxiety levels?